420 with CNW — GOP Senators File Measure Seeking Congressional Approval of Marijuana Scheduling Change
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CCC needs to get its act together
With the future employment of O'Brien and executive director Shawn Collins uncertain, the appointing and hiring authorities must clean house and eliminate any policies or personalities that have contributed to…
Health officials report number of registered Georgia medical marijuana patients, caregivers is 14,000 and not 50,000
According to previous 11Alive reporting, the number of registered medical marijuana patients directly impacts the number of dispensaries than can open.ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Public Health said it…
MEP Maria Arena and her son: A joint passion for cannabis
Arena rejects the suggestion that her son's business stood to benefit from her activities POLITICO photo-illustration (source images via EP) BRUSSELS -- The Belgian member of the European ParliamentMaria Arena…
MEP Maria Arena and her son: A joint passion for cannabis
Arena rejects the suggestion that her son's business stood to benefit from her activities POLITICO photo-illustration (source images via EP) BRUSSELS -- The Belgian member of the European ParliamentMaria Arena…
Minnesota’s Top Court The Latest To Say The Smell Of (Legal) Marijuana Can’t Justify A Warrantless Search
from the looks-a-whole-lot-like-olfactory-perjury-here,-folks dept Marijuana has been legalized pretty much everywhere in the United States. Even the DEA seems somewhat willing to move this source of easy busts off its…
Flock Of Sheep Gets High On 100 Kg Of Cannabis In Greece; Here’s What Happened Next…
In recent years, Greece has undergone a significant transformation in its approach to cannabis. What was once considered a taboo subject is now a thriving industry. In a recent incident,…
What federal rescheduling would mean for Nevada’s cannabis businesses
We are on the verge of a significant shift in federal cannabis regulation that will affect the future of Nevada's cannabis industry. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Police reports
Sep 29, 2023 Toronto PoliceCharged: William G. Hall, 34, 515 Daniels St., possession of marijuana paraphernalia, obstructing an officer and resisting arrestWeirton PoliceCharles Ryan Latimer, 37, 359 Liberty…
EXCLUSIVE: Why Professionals With Mainstream Experience Are Crucial In The Cannabis Industry – Cresco Labs (OTC:CRLBF), Green Thumb Industries (OTC:GTBIF)
For the cannabis industry to continue to evolve and establish itself in the mainstream market, employing professionals with mainstream industry experience is vital, according to industry experts gathered at the…
Police: Norwalk vape shop raided after complaints of illegal marijuana sales
Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of... Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of... Read More
Police: Norwalk vape shop raided after complaints of illegal marijuana sales
Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of... Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of... Read More
Police: Norwalk vape shop raided after complaints of illegal marijuana sales
Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of... Norwalk police say they raided Vapesmart on Liberty Square after receiving complaints of... Read More
Two Moreauville men arrested in connection with indoor marijuana grows
by: Lena Foster Posted: Sep 28, 2023 / 06:18 PM CDT Updated: Sep 28, 2023 / 06:19 PM CDT SHARE AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KLFY)- Two Moreauville men were arrested Tuesday…
Former Michigan marijuana board head gets almost 5 years in federal prison
A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in federal prison for accepting bribes as head of a marijuana licensing board.Rick Johnson…
Sen. Krueger, cannabis groups trade barbs over N.Y.’s slow rollout
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- New York state's rollout of its cannabis industry has gone more slowly than planned.State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Democrat from Manhattan, who helped write the Marihuana Regulation…
2 arrested in Moreauville marijuana busts
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office narcotics agents made the arrests for illegal indoor marijuana grows at two residences located on Lemoine Lane. Further investigation revealed the marijuana was being grown and…
Illinois Thriving Cannabis Industry A Model of Equity and Economic Growth
On September 28, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois took the stage at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago to discuss the immense significance of the Cannabis Regulation and…
Former Michigan marijuana chair sentenced to 55 months for bribery
Former medical marijuana board chair sentenced to 55 months in prison on bribery chargesLobbyists used the code name 'Batman' for Johnson to coordinate cash payments, other benefits in exchange for…
Panelists tout ‘second chances’ for prison inmates to help address workforce shortages
LINCOLN — Twenty years ago, Diane Good-Collins lived behind bars as Nebraska prison inmate No. 94586.Today, she’s the head of a community college program that has trained and placed in…
Pritzker touts Illinois pot legalization as model for other states
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday bragged that Illinois legalized pot in a way that repairs “past harms” of the war on drugs and should be a model for other states.“We…
Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products
Thu, September 28, 2023 Featured, Health, Hemp, KY Legislature, News 2 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Earlier this week, an emergency regulations meeting was convened to discuss public concerns over House Bill…
Dover begins its discussion on how to regulate marijuana within city limits
Dover City Council begins its discussion on how to regulate marijuana within city limits.Delaware's Marijuana Control Act went into effect in April - creating a framework for production, manufacture, testing,…
4 indicted in connection with illegal marijuana operation in Carmel
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Cannabis groups question approval of medical marijuana program repeal petition
A cannabis reform group is challenging the Secretary of State for approving a ballot question petition they say violates the law.The petition in question repeals the state's medical marijuana program.Republican…
Curaleaf Founder Bullish on Marijuana-Banking Bill
Boris Jordan joins a chorus of support from the cannabis industry for the SAFER ActReforms included in the SAFER Act would allow cannabis firms to open accounts with federally insured…
State Sen. Bradley weighs in on casinos, pot, politics
CONWAY -- New Hampshire Senate President Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) shared his views on casinos, marijuana and presidential politics during a wide ranging interview with the Sun TV studio on…
Chinese workers sue over forced labor at marijuana operation on Navajo land
Dineh Benally poses for a photograph before a Navajo Nation presidential forum at a tribal casino outside Flagstaff on June 21, 2022. Chinese workers allege they were lured to northern…
Former Chicago Bear Jim McMahon visits Orland Hills dispensary
Wearing dark sunglasses and a brand T-shirt, former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon met with fans and signed autographs Thursday at Stash Dispensary in Orland Hills.McMahon, who played for the…
Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in federal prison for accepting bribes as head of a…
Governor JB Pritzkers EquityCentric Cannabis Regulation A Path to Inclusion and Prosperity in Illinois
On September 28, 2023, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker took the stage at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to discuss his groundbreaking efforts in implementing a cannabis regulation and tax act…
Missouri Regulators And Marijuana Company To Face Off Over Product Recall At Administrative Hearing
The main questions addressed on Friday will be: Was there a credible threat to public health? And should Delta's suspension be lifted now that potentially dangerous products are pulled from…
Experts Are Worried This Will Be The Next Drug Crisis For Teens
Back in July, science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer interviewed Danielle Dick, Ph.D. in her popular parenting newsletter, Is My Kid The Asshole? Dick, a neuroscientist and director of the Rutgers…
Why There Are Still So Few Places That (Legally) Sell Marijuana in New York
Court challenges and bureaucratic roadblocks have created hurdles for would-be cannabis sellers in the state.Since New York State legalized marijuana two and a half years ago, its effort to set…
Why There Are Still So Few Places That (Legally) Sell Marijuana in New York
Court challenges and bureaucratic roadblocks have created hurdles for would-be cannabis sellers in the state.Since New York State legalized marijuana two and a half years ago, its effort to set…
Cannabis Application Moratorium Extended
WESTBROOKThe Westbrook Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 25 to extend a moratorium on retail marijuana applications for another six months. The move will give the commission time to study the…
Unions Make Cannabis Industry Gains in Illinois, Utah
The unions show no signs of slowing recruitment efforts in the cannabis industry.Organized labor announced yet more unionization victories this week at marijuana businesses in Illinois and Utah.The International Brotherhood…
Ex-Michigan House Speaker sentenced to 4.5 years in marijuana licensing bribery case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The former head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board who also once served as Michigan's House Speaker will spend time behind bars.Rick Vernon Johnson was sentenced…
‘I am a corrupt politician’: Johnson headed to prison for taking marijuana business bribes
Former House Speaker Rick Johnson took at least 42 bribes over a period of 20 months, getting paid in cash and sex, according to the judge. Former House Speaker Rick Johnson…
In national first, Massachusetts directly funds overdose prevention helpline designed to lessen drug fatalities
Democratic Governor Maura Healey announced this week Massachusetts will become the first state in the nation to fund a hotline aimed at preventing drug overdoses. The move comes after 2022…
In national first, Massachusetts directly funds overdose prevention helpline designed to lessen drug fatalities
Democratic Governor Maura Healey announced this week Massachusetts will become the first state in the nation to fund a hotline aimed at preventing drug overdoses. The move comes after 2022…
Popeyes worker accused of selling drugs, shooting customer while on shift in N. Harris Co: PCT. 4
shootingThursday, September 28, 2023 8:21PMHARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A Popeyes employee is behind bars after being accused of selling drugs to a customer who attempted to steal from him…
Nevada Lawmakers Urge Congress to Pass Marijuana Banking Bill
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is joining lawmakers asking Congress allow cannabis businesses to access banking services.In a statement, Ford says, “It is long past time that Congress specifically lifts…
Nevada Lawmakers Urge Congress to Pass Marijuana Banking Bill
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is joining lawmakers asking Congress allow cannabis businesses to access banking services.In a statement, Ford says, “It is long past time that Congress specifically lifts…
Ex-NBA star Al Harrington’s Viola marijuana gummies recalled in Michigan
LANSING, MI -- More than 9,000 packages of THC-infused gummies have been pulled from Michigan shelves at marijuana shops in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Hazel Park and Coleman, due to potency…
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency recalls marijuana gummies sold across metro Detroit
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) -- Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) announced Thursday a voluntary recall of a number of marijuana-infused edibles "due to non-compliant creation and packaging. During an investigation, the…
Tim Conder appointed permanent CEO of marijuana MSO Tilt Holdings
Tim Conder, interim CEO of marijuana multistate operator Tilt Holdings since April, has been given the job on a permanent basis. Tim Conder, interim CEO of marijuana multistate operator Tilt Holdings…
West Cape May weed store opens its doors
WEST CAPE MAY -- Cape May County's first legal cannabis dispensary quietly opened its doors this week, and staff members say business is already brisk.With final approval from the New…
Pritzker gives update on Illinois marijuana sales and social equity licensing
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference…